I AM writing in response to the letter 'Low-life' in last week's Review and I would just like to say how much I respect Katy-Fiona for her mature and eloquent comments in defending her principles. Her letter proves my long-held belief that most of our young people are often judged far too unfairly.

I fully agree that it is totally wrong to tar all teenagers with the same brush. There are good and bad in all areas of society and these days it is all too easy to condemn the teenagers and, by definition, their parents for their upbringing.

Many of the teenagers I have had the good fortune to meet are thoroughly decent people who have obviously had a good upbringing from parents who care. They have interesting opinions and thoughts on many subjects and we should do them the courtesy of listening with the same respect we demand from them. This is their world as well and I have no doubt most teenagers value that fact and appreciate being treated as young adults rather than 'low-life.'

Several months ago I attended the Royal Forest of Dean College production of 'Grease.' The young cast all performed with a high level of enthusiasm and gave a very polished and energetic effort after what must have been weeks of hard work and dedication and fully deserved the appreciation of the audience at the end. Yet things like this are often overlooked as is the good work that many teenagers do.

Also can someone please explain to me why, when teenagers achieve high grades in GCSE or 'A' level exams, we hear that the exams must be getting easier. Why not just applaud the fact the kids have worked long and hard to get those grades and given them credit where it is due.

I can't help but notice of late how certain people use your pages just to snipe at each other and score political points – not a good mature example to set out teenagers, is it? – Sue (mum to two teenagers I wouldn't be without!)